7 Essentials To Make Your Bedroom Your Haven

Your bedroom is your sanctuary, a haven to retreat to after a long day. It is where you relax, unwind, collect your thoughts, and of course, sleep. Regardless of what you do in your bedroom, make it a versatile and unique place reflective of your personality. It can be a place where you can entertain guests, gossip with your girlfriends, and dress up or down whenever you please.

To use this multi-purpose area optimally, here is a list of 8 essentials a girl should have in her bedroom:

1. Memorabilia

To infuse your bedroom with your personality, collect a few of your favorite memorabilia items and display them. It can be photos from an unforgettable trip you took, a large sea shell you found at the beach, or even a few of your favorite books. You will always feel happy and comforted when you look at these items, and anyone who enters your room will learn a bit more about you through them. Remember, a little goes a long way, so avoid cluttering every nook of your room.

2. Sitting Space

One of the biggest mistakes people tend to make when decorating their bedroom is not creating a sitting area. The bed cannot be the only place to sit and chat with people visiting you in your room. Consider having a separate sitting area such as a reading chair in the corner or a small divan by the foot of the bed. If you have problems with space, then a small storage trunk can double up as a bench. Get creative and make your space as comfortable as possible.

3. Pillows

Having several pillows on your bed will make it look inviting and cosy, especially at the end of a long day. It’s important to find the right balance and not overcrowd your bed with pillows as that will make it difficult for you to arrange it. If you have trouble falling asleep, try sleeping with a body pillow (or Dakimakura in Japan) such as the felix argyle dakimakura, which features illustrations of various anime characters on the front and the back. If you are a fan of the anime genre, it will be especially suited to you and will also serve as an easy way to add a quirky look to your room.

4. Night Stand

A small night stand will accommodate no more than a glass of water on it. You should be able to place a few essentials on it. You can place your favorite book, a vintage alarm clock, an interesting lamp, your favorite plant, or any other item that mirrors your personality. A well-equipped night stand will keep your bedroom from looking bland, while also being a useful part of it. If you have a night stand on either sides of your bed, try making one more decorative than the other. It can be used to display fancy items that add character to your room, while the other one can hold things meant for daily use.

5. Mirror

A girl’s bedroom is incomplete without a large floor-to-almost-ceiling length mirror. Apart from enabling you to take fantastic selfies, it will help you put together a great look every day. If you prefer to sit in front of a vanity while doing your hair and makeup, then invest in a smaller mirror with a table and ample drawers to accommodate your beauty supplies. To add a dose of Hollywood glamour, invest in a mirror with bulbs all around it. If there is enough space in your room, then get a vanity and a large floor-length mirror. The vanity will be practical for everyday use, while the larger mirror will make your room look bigger and brighter.

6. Mattress

This is arguably the most important part of making your bed comfortable and cosy. Because high-quality mattresses last several years, give this investment some thought. Make sure you have great lumbar support, and take into consideration not only the height of your bed frame, but also that of the night stands when choosing your mattress. Your spine has a natural curvature, so avoid buying a mattress that’s too hard because it will only lead to backaches and pains.

7. Showpiece

When it comes to giving your bedroom some personality, placing a showpiece can do the trick. You can also paint one wall in a dramatic color, maybe red or deep charcoal. Further, you can also install a chandelier or a large floor lamp, or perhaps hang a stunning piece of artwork on one of the walls. Whatever you choose to do, let your room be a reflection of your unique self.

Use these 7 tips to make your bedroom a haven for rest and recoupment, while allowing it to reflect your unique personality to anyone who enters it. Your bedroom is an important part of your home, which needs to be used optimally for doing various activities such as dressing up, entertaining friends, sleeping and even, introspecting. Hopefully the above tips will make it easier for you to turn your bedroom into your favorite room of your home.

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Nicola Reynor is a passionate blogger who loves to blog about fashion, beauty, travel, health, fitness, wedding and lifestyle trends. When in leisure time, she prefers to spend time in traveling with friends and family. Connect with her on Google+ and Twitter.